Cookies & other storage technologies

Cookies are small pieces of text used to store information on web browsers. Cookies are used to store and receive identifiers and other information on computers, phones and other devices. Other technologies, including data we store on your web browser or device, identifiers associated with your device, and other software, are used for similar purposes. In this policy, we refer to all of these technologies as "cookies."

We use cookies if you have a Karmabees account, use the Karmabees Products & Services, including our website and apps, or visit other websites and apps that use the Karmabees Products & Services (including the Like button or other Karmabees Technologies). Cookies enable Karmabees to offer the Karmabees Products & Services to you and to understand the information we receive about you, including information about your use of other websites and apps, whether or not you are registered or logged in.

This policy explains how we use cookies and the choices you have. Except as otherwise stated in this policy, the Data Policy will apply to our processing of the data that we collect via cookies.

Why do we use cookies?

Cookies help us provide, protect and improve the Karmabees Products & Services, such as by personalising content, tailoring and measuring ads, and providing a safer experience. While the cookies that we use may change from time to time as we improve and update the Karmabees Products & Services, we use them for the following purposes :

Authentication

We use cookies to verify your account and determine when you're logged in so we can make it easier for you to access the Karmabees Products & Services and show you the appropriate experience and features.

We use cookies to help us keep your account, data and the Karmabees Products & Services safe and secure.

For example: Cookies can help us identify and impose additional security measures when someone may be attempting to access a Karmabees account without authorisation, for instance, by rapidly guessing different passwords. We also use cookies to store information that allows us to recover your account in the event that you forget your password or to require additional authentication if you tell us that your account has been hacked.

We also use cookies to combat activity that violates our policies or otherwise degrades our ability to provide the Karmabees Products & Services.

For example: Cookies help us fight spam and phishing attacks by enabling us to identify computers that are used to create large numbers of fake Karmabees accounts. We also use cookies to detect computers infected with malware and to take steps to prevent them from causing further harm. Cookies also help us prevent underage people from registering for Karmabees accounts.

Advertising, recommendations, insights and measurement

We use cookies to help us show ads and to make recommendations for businesses and other organisations to people who may be interested in the Products & Services, services or causes they promote.

For example: Cookies allow us to help deliver ads to people who have previously visited a business's website, purchased its Products & Services or used its apps and to recommend Products & Services and services based on that activity. Cookies also allow us to limit the number of times that you see an ads so you don't see the same ads over and over again.

We also use cookies to help measure the performance of ad campaigns for businesses that use the Karmabees Products & Services.

For example: We use cookies to count the number of times that an ads is shown and to calculate the cost of those ads. We also use cookies to measure how often people do things such as click on or view ads.

Cookies help us serve and measure ads across different browsers and devices used by the same person.

For example: We can use cookies to prevent you from seeing the same ads over and over again across the different devices that you use.

Cookies also allow us to provide insights about the people who use the Karmabees Products & Services, as well as the people who interact with the ads, websites and apps of our advertisers and the businesses that use the Karmabees Products & Services.

For example: We use cookies to help businesses understand the kinds of people who like their Karmabees page or use their apps so they can provide more relevant content and develop features that are likely to be interesting to their customers.

We also use cookies to help you opt out of seeing ads from Karmabees based on your activity on third-party websites.

Site features and services

We use cookies to enable the functionality that helps us provide the Karmabees Products & Services.

For example: Cookies help us store preferences, know when you've seen or interacted with Karmabees Products & Services' content and provide you with customised content and experiences. For instance, cookies allow us to make suggestions to you and others, and to customise content on third-party sites that integrate our social plugins. If you are a page administrator, cookies allow you to switch between posting from your personal Karmabees account and the page.

We also use cookies to help provide you with content relevant to your locale.

For example: We store information in a cookie that is placed on your browser or device so that you will see the site in your preferred language.

Performance

We use cookies to provide you with the best experience possible.

For example: Cookies help us route traffic between servers and understand how quickly Karmabees Products & Services load for different people. Cookies also help us record the ratio and dimensions of your screen and windows and know whether you've enabled high-contrast mode, so that we can render our sites and apps correctly.

Analytics and research

We use cookies to better understand how people use the Karmabees Products & Services so that we can improve them.

For example: Cookies can help us understand how people use the Karmabees service, analyse which parts of the Karmabees Products & Services people find most useful and engaging, and identify features that could be improved.

Where do we use cookies?

We may place cookies on your computer or device, and receive information stored in cookies, when you use or visit:

• The Karmabees Products & Services;
• Products & Services provided by other members of the Karmabees Companies; and
• Websites and apps provided by other companies that use the Karmabees Products & Services, including companies that incorporate the Karmabees Technologies into their websites and apps. Karmabees uses cookies and receives information when you visit those sites and apps, including device information and information about your activity, without any further action from you. This occurs whether or not you have a Karmabees account or are logged in.

Do other parties use cookies in connection with the Karmabees Products & Services?

Yes, other parties may use cookies on the Karmabees Products & Services to provide services to us and the businesses that advertise on Karmabees.

For example: Our measurement partners use cookies on the Karmabees Products & Services to help advertisers understand the effectiveness of their Karmabees advertising campaigns and to compare the performance of those campaigns to ads displayed on other websites and apps.

Third parties also use cookies on their own sites and apps in connection with the Karmabees Products & Services. To understand how other parties use cookies, please review their policies.

More information about online advertising :

The advertising companies we work with generally use cookies and similar technologies as part of their services.

Browser cookies controls :

In addition, your browser or device may offer settings that allow you to choose whether browser cookies are set and to delete them. For more information about these controls, visit your browser or device's help material. Certain parts of the Karmabees Products & Services may not work properly if you have disabled browser cookies use.